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Judith McCLEARY Obituary

Passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving daughters, in her 93rd year. Adored wife of the late Tom McCleary, treasured mother of Katrina, Linda, Sally, and their families.

A life well lived, and she will be dearly missed.

Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Judith McCleary, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Breast Cancer Foundation would be appreciated, and may be made online at breastcancerfoundation.org.nz. A service to celebrate Judith's life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Thursday, September 25, at 2.30pm, followed by a private cremation.


Published by The Press on Sep. 22, 2025.

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Melanie Johnston

September 26, 2025

My deepest sympathy to Judiths family - I worked for Tom for many years and Judith was part of the team at Tommy's, always smiling and singing. My Grandad married Judith and Tom so they have been an important part of my life. Wonderful memoires-Melanie Johnston

Culhane Petrie

September 24, 2025

My deepest sympathy to Judith s family. Many happy memories I have of Judith .from Dragonboating days and the years that followed.
Tom and Judith lived life to the full . Judith trying to teach me dance steps and sending me to the back of the line in case I did the moves wrong . Rest in Peace. Sorry I cannot attend as I am away on holiday.

Annette Quinn

September 23, 2025

My deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of your dear mother. I am sorry I will not be able to attend her memorial as I am in Australia at present. With love Annette Quinn Villa 75 Lady Wigram.

Diane Hume

September 23, 2025

Thinking of you 'girls' from the Hayman 'girls;. Lovely memories of Judith singing her heart out and her beautiful smile.
Diane Hume-Green (nee Hayman)

Fay Bain

September 23, 2025

Deepest Sympathy Judith's daughters and families she will be sadly missed. Memories of the fun times I have had with Judith will be with me Forever Finding ourselves as bedmates on Vancouver Island! Judith in the Dragon boat with a pink Shower cap on when she had had her hair done and she was going to one of the many functions with Tom. A life well lived Rest in Peace Judith

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